Replace these Affiliate Programs at ANYTIME! Your banner here within the next hour. Learn How!

JDA® Software Group, Inc., The Supply Chain Company®, today announced that JDAConnect 2010, JDA Software’s annual conference tailored primarily for customers throughout Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), will feature more than 65 thought-provoking sessions — including over 35 customer-led sessions — highlighting strategies and successes involving supply chain software solutions from across the entire JDA family of acquired brands including i2, Manugistics, E3, Intactix and Arthur. More than 340 professionals from a broad range of industries — including process and discrete manufacturing, retail, transportation and wholesale distribution — will gather at this year’s conference to share industry insights, best practices for supply chain planning, strategies to optimize business processes, as well as drive cost efficiencies across the enterprise and maximize ROI. JDA’s annual conference will be held October 18-20, 2010 at The Dorint Hotel in Amsterdam. The theme for JDAConnect 2010, Leading Supply Chain Excellence, reflects the core of JDA’s mission — to help customers achieve supply chain excellence with quantifiable results through advanced solutions backed by comprehensive services.

JDAConnect 2010 to Deliver Cutting-Edge Content for Today’s Challenging Economic Climate
At JDAConnect 2010, attendees will have access to an unparalleled range of retail, supply chain and transportation management knowledge from those who know it best: JDA customers and solutions experts. Attendees can learn about JDA’s vision for the future and company strategy, including how the addition of i2 Technologies’ best-in-class supply chain solutions and services makes JDA one of the world’s most comprehensive supply chain software companies. JDAConnect 2010 will also feature special interest group (SIG) sessions and customer forums, an exhibition area where conference attendees can network, one-on-one meetings with partners and JDA solution experts, as well as opportunities to gain additional knowledge of leading solutions and services. Attendees can spend time in the JDA demo area to experience firsthand the latest innovations to maximize the value of their JDA investment. Numerous breakout sessions will be offered in the areas of retail, consumer industries, pharmaceutical and life science, high-tech and semiconductor, metals, transportation and network design, as well as a number of sessions on specific JDA solutions.

“JDAConnect 2010 is our opportunity to engage companies in an open dialogue to better understand their plans for integrated planning and execution, provide real-world insight to leverage industry-leading strategies, as well as share innovative ways for customers to adapt and manage their businesses in today’s uncertain marketplace,” said Jason Zintak, JDA Software’s executive vice president of sales and marketing. “JDAConnect attendees will gain a clear understanding that JDA’s solutions and services can help deliver a competitive advantage, support total business transformation, address the economic and supply chain challenges affecting today’s businesses and drive quantifiable results.”

Keynotes will be delivered by JDA President and CEO Hamish Brewer, and Santiago Kraiselburd, professor of Supply Chain Management, MIT - Zaragoza International. Brewer will offer a state-of-the-company address outlining JDA’s company vision and strategy. Kraiselburd will share insight on why shareholders should care about supply chain management.

By attending JDAConnect 2010, companies can leverage industry best practices, learn how to optimize every link in the extended supply chain and discover ways to achieve quantifiable business results through improved supply chain performance.

About JDA Software Group, Inc.
JDA® Software Group, Inc. (jda.com), The Supply Chain Company®, is a leading global provider of innovative supply chain management, merchandising and pricing excellence solutions. JDA empowers more than 6,000 companies of all sizes to make optimal decisions that improve profitability and achieve real results in the discrete and process manufacturing, wholesale distribution, transportation, retail and services industries. With an integrated solutions offering that spans the entire supply chain from materials to the consumer, JDA leverages the powerful heritage and knowledge capital of acquired market leaders including i2 Technologies®, Manugistics®, E3®, Intactix® and Arthur®. JDA’s multiple service options provide customers with flexible configurations, rapid time-to-value, lower total cost of ownership and 24/7 functional and technical support and expertise. For more information about JDA, please visit the website, email info[.]jda.com or follow JDASoftware on Twitter.

Newswire Today - PRZOOM / PRTODAY disclaims any content contained in this article. If you need/wish to contact the company who published the current release, you will need to contact them - NOT us. Issuers of articles are solely responsible for the accuracy of their content. Our complete disclaimer appears here.IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Issuance, publication or distribution of this press release in certain jurisdictions could be subject to restrictions. The recipient of this press release is responsible for using this press release and the information herein in accordance with the applicable rules and regulations in the particular jurisdiction. This press release does not constitute an offer or an offering to acquire or subscribe for any Spark Communications securities in any jurisdiction including any other companies listed or named in this release.